The Peace Podcast

Karey Warriner

Just Give Me Peace- whatever that looks like. As we endure the throes of life, real peace seems like a distant memory. But peace can be found…in all the things. This podcast encourages you to identify the peace in the chaos, stretch those inner calming muscles, and settle in to the stillness that results. Peace is a real thing, and everyone can have it. It just takes some exhaling, a little education, and a whole lot of recognizing what it actually looks like. Let’s find your peace, whatever that looks like for you. ❤️

  1. S4EP22: Just Give Me A Calm Nervous System … whatever that looks like

    1d ago

    S4EP22: Just Give Me A Calm Nervous System … whatever that looks like

    Do you constantly feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in fight-or-flight mode? If so, your nervous system may be overstimulated. In this episode of The Peace Podcast, we explore the science behind nervous system regulation and why your body may be responding to stress long after the threat is gone. You'll learn how chronic stress impacts the brain and body, why traditional mindset strategies often aren't enough, and practical ways to help your nervous system return to a state of safety and calm. Drawing from research on Polyvagal Theory, trauma recovery, and nervous system healing, this episode explains how your body automatically shifts between states of safety, anxiety, and shutdown—and what you can do to support lasting regulation. In this episode, you'll learn: • What an overstimulated nervous system feels like • The connection between anxiety, stress, and survival mode • How Polyvagal Theory explains nervous system responses • Why chronic stress keeps you stuck in fight, flight, or freeze • The difference between top-down and bottom-up regulation • Practical nervous system regulation techniques that work • How repetition creates new neural pathways of safety • Simple daily practices to reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm If you've ever felt frustrated because you "can't calm down," this episode offers a compassionate explanation: your nervous system may simply not feel safe yet. Healing isn't about forcing yourself to relax—it's about teaching your body that safety is possible again. Practical Exercise: Try the 3-Minute Breathing Reset: Inhale for 4 seconds. Exhale for 6 seconds. Repeat for 3 minutes and notice how your body responds.

    26 min
  2. S4EP21: Just Help Me Understand Why I People Please… whatever that looks like

    Jun 8

    S4EP21: Just Help Me Understand Why I People Please… whatever that looks like

    Do you find yourself saying "yes" when you really want to say "no"? Are you constantly putting others' needs ahead of your own, only to feel exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself? In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional cost of people pleasing and why so many women struggle to prioritize their own needs without feeling guilty. What often looks like kindness, generosity, or being "easygoing" may actually be a nervous system survival response rooted in fear of rejection, abandonment, or conflict. You'll learn how people pleasing is connected to the fawn response, why approval-seeking behaviors develop, and how chronic self-sacrifice can lead to burnout, anxiety, low self-worth, and loss of identity. Most importantly, we'll discuss how healthy boundaries help you reconnect with your authentic self and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. In This Episode You'll Learn: ✔ What people pleasing really is and why it develops ✔ How the nervous system uses the fawn response to create safety ✔ The connection between approval-seeking and fear of rejection ✔ Why chronic people pleasing leads to self-abandonment and identity loss ✔ How setting boundaries strengthens self-worth and emotional health ✔ Practical steps to stop people pleasing without feeling guilty Practical Exercise: Track how many times you say "yes" throughout the day. Then ask yourself: "Did I genuinely want to do this, or was I afraid of disappointing someone?" Awareness is the first step toward healing. If you've been struggling with codependency, boundary setting, self-trust, emotional healing, trauma recovery, or learning how to stop people pleasing, this episode will give you practical tools and compassionate insights to help you reconnect with yourself. 🎙 Subscribe for weekly conversations on emotional healing, self-worth, trauma recovery, anxiety, personal growth, and finding peace from the inside out. #PeoplePleasing #Boundaries #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealing #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #PersonalGrowth #CodependencyRecovery #SelfTrust #WomenHealing

    23 min
  3. S4EP20: Just Let Me Rebuild Self Trust… whatever that looks like

    Jun 1

    S4EP20: Just Let Me Rebuild Self Trust… whatever that looks like

    Do you struggle to trust your own decisions, instincts, or abilities? If so, you're not alone. Many people lose self-trust after years of self-doubt, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or repeatedly ignoring their own needs. The good news is that self-trust can be rebuilt. In this episode, we explore the science behind self-trust and confidence, uncovering why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you create through consistent action. Drawing from research on self-efficacy, you'll learn how the brain develops trust through patterns of reliability and why small daily promises matter more than dramatic life changes. We'll discuss how self-abandonment weakens your relationship with yourself, why ignoring your intuition creates internal conflict, and how rebuilding confidence begins with honoring your own voice. You'll also learn practical strategies for creating emotional safety within yourself and strengthening your ability to follow through on what matters most. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why self-trust is built through consistent action * How self-abandonment damages confidence * The connection between self-efficacy and personal growth * Why small wins create lasting change * Practical ways to rebuild trust in yourself every day Weekly Practice: Choose one small promise to keep to yourself every day this week. It can be as simple as taking a walk, drinking enough water, journaling for five minutes, or going to bed on time. Each kept promise sends your brain a powerful message: "I can count on myself." If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start building confidence from the inside out, this episode will give you the tools to begin. #SelfTrust #ConfidenceBuilding #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorth #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfDevelopment #EmotionalWellness

    22 min
  4. Just Help Me Understand Emotional Neglect… whatever that looks like

    May 18

    Just Help Me Understand Emotional Neglect… whatever that looks like

    Emotional neglect is one of the most overlooked yet deeply impactful experiences a person can carry. Unlike more visible forms of trauma, emotional neglect is often defined by what *didn’t* happen—missed moments of connection, lack of emotional validation, and unmet needs that quietly shape how we relate to ourselves and others. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind emotional neglect and how it can lead to feelings of disconnection, chronic emptiness, and difficulty understanding or expressing emotions. Drawing on the work of psychologist Jonice Webb, we unpack why emotional neglect is so hard to recognize—and why so many people minimize their experiences because their childhood appeared “normal” on the surface. You’ll learn how emotional neglect affects emotional awareness, identity, and relationships, and why many people struggle to trust their own feelings or needs. More importantly, this episode offers a path forward. We’ll walk through practical, research-informed steps to begin healing, including developing emotional awareness, building emotional language, and practicing self-compassion. Because healing doesn’t come from ignoring what was missing—it comes from learning to give yourself the care and attention you deserved all along. In this episode, you’ll discover: • What emotional neglect is and why it often goes unnoticed • How unmet emotional needs impact your identity and relationships • Signs you may be experiencing emotional disconnection or emptiness • Why emotional awareness is a key part of healing • Practical steps to reconnect with your emotions and begin healing Simple practice to start today: Ask yourself, *“What emotion did I feel most today?”* Healing begins with awareness—and awareness begins with noticing. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or disconnected without fully understanding why, this episode will help you make sense of your experience—and guide you toward deeper emotional healing.

    25 min
  5. S4EP16: Just Help Me Understand My Emotional Burnout… whatever that looks like

    May 4

    S4EP16: Just Help Me Understand My Emotional Burnout… whatever that looks like

    When your soul feels tired, it’s often more than physical exhaustion—it’s emotional burnout. In this powerful episode, When Your Soul Is Tired: Understanding Emotional Burnout, we unpack the hidden toll of chronic emotional stress and why so many high-capacity, compassionate people feel drained, detached, and overwhelmed. Emotional burnout doesn’t just come from demanding jobs—it often develops in caregiving roles, parenting, relationships, and seasons of life where you’ve been “the strong one” for too long. Backed by research in psychology and neuroscience, this episode explores how emotional exhaustion occurs when stress consistently outweighs emotional recovery, leaving your nervous system depleted. You’ll learn how suppressing emotions increases stress hormones like cortisol, why constantly saying “I’m fine” can keep your body stuck in a stress response, and how compassion fatigue impacts those who give deeply without setting boundaries. We also break down the difference between true emotional restoration and surface-level rest—because zoning out isn’t the same as healing. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or quietly exhausted despite doing “all the right things,” this episode will help you understand what your mind and body are trying to communicate—and how to begin restoring your emotional energy in a sustainable way. In this episode, you’ll discover: The real cause of emotional burnout (and why it’s not just doing too much) How emotional suppression impacts your nervous system Signs of compassion fatigue and emotional overload Why rest alone doesn’t fix burnout Practical strategies to restore emotional energy and create healthy boundaries You’ll also be guided through a simple but powerful practice: The Emotional Energy Inventory—a tool to help you identify what’s draining you, what’s restoring you, and how to protect your peace moving forward. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, this conversation will meet you with both truth and compassion—and give you a path toward healing. Keywords for SEO: emotional burnout,

    25 min
  6. S4EP15: Just Let Me Understand My Emotional Triggers… whatever that looks like

    Apr 27

    S4EP15: Just Let Me Understand My Emotional Triggers… whatever that looks like

    Why do certain moments hit you harder than they should? In this episode, we’re unpacking the truth about emotional triggers—what they actually are, why they feel so intense, and what your nervous system is trying to communicate in those moments. Because here’s the reality: your reactions aren’t random… and they’re not a sign that something is wrong with you. They’re learned. Backed by insights from experts like Daniel Siegel and Joseph LeDoux, we explore how the brain links present experiences to past emotional memories—and why your body can react before your mind even has a chance to catch up. You’ll learn: * Why triggers feel automatic and out of your control * How your brain is wired to protect you (even when you’re safe) * The surprising power of simply naming your emotions * How triggers often point to deeper, unmet emotional needs We’ll also talk about the emotional weight many people carry—like shame, confusion, or frustration when they feel “too reactive”—and gently reframe what’s really happening beneath the surface. Because triggers aren’t evidence of weakness… They’re invitations. Opportunities to understand yourself more deeply, meet your needs more intentionally, and begin healing from the inside out. 💛 In this episode, I’ll also walk you through a simple, practical tool—the *Trigger Pause Method*—to help you move from reaction to awareness in real time. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why did I react like that?” this conversation will help you find clarity, compassion, and a new way forward.

    26 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Just Give Me Peace- whatever that looks like. As we endure the throes of life, real peace seems like a distant memory. But peace can be found…in all the things. This podcast encourages you to identify the peace in the chaos, stretch those inner calming muscles, and settle in to the stillness that results. Peace is a real thing, and everyone can have it. It just takes some exhaling, a little education, and a whole lot of recognizing what it actually looks like. Let’s find your peace, whatever that looks like for you. ❤️